Hillary Transue

Hillary Transue’s experience with the juvenile justice system was the catalyst for exposing the infamous “Kids for Cash” scandal in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Through Juvenile Law Center’s efforts, Hillary was released early from her sentence and the nation’s biggest juvenile justice scandal was exposed. Since then, Hillary’s loyalty to Juvenile Law Center and unique position in the public eye has allowed her to spread their mission and advocate for better treatment of kids.
More recently, Hillary has advocated for HB1381, a bill that will make necessary reforms to Pennsylvania’s juvenile justice system, with #carenotcontrol. She has always been proud to use her voice for the cause of children in Pennsylvania and the Nation.
Hillary is writing a memoir about her experiences and teaching English courses at Widener University in Chester, Pa. She is obsessed with the power of stories and feels particularly honored to share their impact with young people who have their own stories to tell.